Assignment One - Due February 28th

Please submit all homework and extra credit to animagustraining101@gmail.comwith the header "Animagus HW1 - HOL ID" or "Animagus EC1 -HOL ID" or if you decide to submit together "Animagus HW/EC 1 - Hol ID". (Example, mine would be "Animagus HW1 - la1060.) Homework and extra credit should be submitted with your House, HOL Name, and your HOL ID appearing somewhere in the body of the assignment. Please note that ANY HOMEWORK OR EXTRA CREDIT CONTAINING AN ATTACHMENT WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY DELETED. Also, any assignment that is not in the body of the email WILL BE DELETED. I had several students who submitted via Google Documents and I never could read their assignments. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me at any time and I'll do my best to clear it up.

Homework

True or False (worth 10 points) If it's false, please correct the statement.1. ​ Animagus is a fairly new branch of magic, only dating back a hundred years.2. There is only one animagus form per person.3. Animagus tales are limited to a few cultures.4. It's a quick process to become an animagus.5. There is many reasons why a person may choose to be an animagus.

Short Answer (worth 1o points) Please answer in full sentences.1. Tell me at least three things you need to become an animagus.2. What are some various folklore around animagi?3. Why don't we know more about science of animagi?4. What are some reasons that people become animagus?5. Does this form of transfiguration change you beyond your physical form?

Opinion (worth 10 points, 5 points each. Please answer in 3-5 sentences minimum)​1. I mention several key points of what you need to become an animagus. Do you agree with all of these, or no? Why or why not?2. Every animgi in the U.K. is required to register. However, some people argue against it and purposely go unregistered for various reasons. On which side of the fence do you sit on? (Don't worry, I will not report you to the Ministry!) ​

Extra Credit

You can pick one of the following for 30 points, or choose to do two for 15 points each. However, make sure you read the requirements for them.

ResearchI mentioned that there are various Animagi myths around the world. Find me one of these and tell me about in depth. Or even pick two. Just make sure you get 150 words (75 if you're doing two extra credits).

Creative WritingWhy do you want to be an animagus? Do you know of any animagi personally, or are you influenced by some tale you read in a book? What do you plan to do once you find your animagus form? Tell me in 150 words (or 75 if you're doing two extra credits) about why YOU want to be an animagus.

Mental TestAs I mentioned in the lesson, you need to have a certain mental toughness as well as perseverance. This maze is a good test of both of those skills, so good luck. Please send me a LINK to the completed puzzle, do not send it as an attachment, please!